The Tasallah Foundation in Bauchi State has planted over 3,000 trees in Darazo local government to mitigate the devastating effects of desert encroachment, windstorms, erosion, and climate change-induced environmental degradation.
The chairman of the foundation, Usman Ya’u, disclosed this at the 2025 Annual Tree Planting Campaign in Darazo.
He explained that the initiative aims to combat desertification in northeastern Nigeria, with Darazo identified as one of the most vulnerable areas in Bauchi State.
“For years, this region has suffered the loss of natural vegetation. Almost every green plant we see today was artificially planted due to the harsh environmental conditions,” Ya’u said.
He noted that the Muhammadu Buhari Bypass community remains one of the areas most at risk from windstorms and soil erosion, which are worsened by unchecked environmental degradation.
According to him, the ongoing campaign to plant over 3,000 trees forms part of a long-term solution to protect vulnerable communities from environmental hazards.
The event also featured educational sessions in which environmental experts and Islamic clerics emphasised the religious and moral significance of tree planting.
They cited Islamic teachings promoting environmental stewardship and urged residents to view tree planting as a spiritual and communal obligation.
Provost of Darazo College of Education Malami Yakubu underscored trees’ essential role in producing oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide, improving air quality, preventing soil erosion, regulating the water cycle, and supporting biodiversity.
Similarly, Islamic cleric Malam Abubakar Garba described tree planting as a virtuous act in Islam, referencing the Prophet Muhammad’s teaching that planting trees serves as ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), rewarding both the planter and the community.
